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Big tech stocks soar to record highs

October 27, 2017

The largest, most well-known technology stocks soared higher Friday on earnings. All are active M&A investors, raising hopes of further activity in areas like AI and self-driving.

A visual look at the performance of 2016's U.S. VC-backed IPOs

June 1, 2016

Just 12 VC-backed U.S. companies have completed an IPO this year, including zero in tech. But wait. There's hope. Twilio has filed as not just the first tech company, but also as the first unicorn since Square.

What drop in VC?

April 22, 2016

Alarmist headlines have recently popped up regarding the drop in venture capital suffered in 1Q. In actuality, more than $18 billion was invested during the quarter through venture deals in the U.S. alone, representing an uptick from capital invested in 4Q.

The bubble hasn't burst, VC is just taking a pause

April 14, 2016

VC activity has slowed, to be sure, but does that signal that the "bubble" has burst? We don't think so. Here's a breakdown of overall capital invested in VC during 1Q, as it pertains to recent historical levels.

The 5 most active VCs of 1Q 2016

March 31, 2016

As 1Q comes to a close, we reveal the 10 most active venture capital investors of the quarter. Is VC investment slowing? Don't tell these firms.

Out of chaos, opportunity: 6 thriving companies that survived the last VC drought

March 22, 2016

What will happen to early stage companies raising right now if VC money dries up and the economy drops? These companies went through that in 2009, and grew into major businesses.

Snapchat valuation not disappearing

March 10, 2016

Snapchat has reportedly raised $175 million in funding from Fidelity Investments, keeping its valuation at $16 billion. What happened to those markdowns?

2015 in Review: Buzzwords that shaped the year in VC

December 31, 2015

Looking back on VC news, stories and social media musings throughout 2015, it becomes clear that certain trends, industries and ideas drove the narrative more than others. Here are the buzzwords of the past year in VC.

The emergence of the 'private IPO'

August 5, 2015

The venture industry has been debating about the “private IPO” trend in recent quarters, as growth rounds have largely replaced traditional IPOs as the preferred financing route for mature startups. What’s interesting, though, is that while growth rounds have largely replaced IPOs, IPO activity isn’t as weak as many suspect.

Uber grew its value by $120 million per day

May 20, 2015

Did you know the ridesharing giant effectively increased its value by $120 million per day between financing rounds in June and December last year? $120 million. Per. Day.